"Not a lot of people knew about us coming in," [Grizzlies coach Lionel] Hollins said. "We certainly have made some noise and turned some heads. If we had not won, we would have just been another eight seed losing to a one seed."

• In what at least one Red Wings fans calls a "frustrating game," the San Jose Sharks beat Detroit 2-1 in overtime on Wings defenseman Brad Stuart's kind-of own goal [Free Press]

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• The Cleveland Indians extended their winning streak to 11 with a walk-off Carlos Santana grand slam against the Tigers's Joaquin Benoit. At 17-8, the Tribe has the best record in the American League. Yes, they sure do. [The Plain Dealer]

• The amazing New York Mets managed to notch two hits in six innings against the mighty Vance Worley, a fill-in fifth starter for the Philadelphia Phillies, who won 10-3 with two HRs (one grand slam) from Ryan Howard. The Mets, whose pitchers combined to hit four batters last night, will face Roy Halladay this afternoon. [Philadelphia Inquirer; photo H/T Stephen M. Falk]

• The 21,399 people who decided to take in a Washington Nationals game last night saw the hometown side drop Tim Lincecum's record to 2-3 on the season as Jason Marquis hurled a five-hit shutout. [Washington Post]

• Ratings for the NFL Draft's first night were down according to preliminary Nielsen data [AdWeek]. Ratings for the NFL Draft's first night still outdrew a very special episode of "The Office" [Hollywood Reporter].

• No NBA playoff games on today's docket, but there are two in the NHL. More on them via open thread later. For now, just enjoy an image from last year's Stanley Cup playoffs.

• Do you miss hoops-hypeman Gus Johnson? Here's a link to a photo and podcast from his appearance on Arli$$'s Show. [The Robert Wuhl Show] (H/T John R.)

• Final tally on the value of "Sneaker Champ" Gilbert Arenas's 2010-11 season footwear: $7,730. [CounterKicks]

• Real Madrid coach Jose Mourniho continues to lose his mind. He left Cristiano Ronaldo, who likes scoring goals, out of Saturday's game against Zaragoza. Meanwhile, Ronaldo was critical of Madrid's defensive tactics against Barcelona: "I don't like it but I have to adapt to what they ask me to do." [Daily Mail]